Kama Sutra the ancient Hindu text which is said to be composed between 400 BCE and 200 CE, is noted to be a manual to perform sexual intercourse. Now the historic manual's illustrations have been transformed into holographic images which can be seen through a smartphone or tablet.

Titled as Kama Xcitra, the app enables couples to study he guide's celebrated sex positions, in different angles, to understand them better. The free app is said to be designed to help couples in mastering positions, that were illustrated in the original texts.

Xcite Books managing director Hazel Cushion said "For more than two thousand years couples have turned to the Kama Sutra for advice and guidance on how to have a fulfilling love life.

"But some of the more challenging positions like the Prone Tiger, the Catherine Wheel or the Peg have left readers a little baffled. That is until now.

"The Kama Xcitra uses state-of-the-art technology to help couples explore interesting sexual positions whilst having fun in the process.

"Each image appears to pop out of the page as a 3D hologram right in front of the reader's phone.

"The viewer then moves their mobile device around to appreciate the position from all angles. As a result, each position becomes clearer, finally solving the problem of where to put that awkward elbow."

The app is said to work in conjunction with 69 poses and allows users to customize the appearance of models, changing hair and skin colour as well as adding music as a soundtrack

The app is said to be available for free download with the purchase of the Kama Xcitra book by Xcite books.